PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:PZZA • US6988131024

31.35 USD
+0.44 (+1.42%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
31.35 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

PZZA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 126 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PZZA while its profitability can be described as average. PZZA is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally PZZA also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • PZZA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year PZZA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years PZZA 4 years were profitable.
  • PZZA had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
PZZA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPZZA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • PZZA's Return On Assets of 4.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PZZA outperforms 62.70% of its industry peers.
  • PZZA has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.12%) than 81.75% of its industry peers.
  • PZZA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.10%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.67%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.23%
ROE N/A
ROIC 15.12%
ROA(3y)8.86%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)18.49%
PZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500 -1K -1.5K -2K -2.5K

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 1.79%, PZZA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PZZA has grown nicely.
  • PZZA's Operating Margin of 5.41% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PZZA is outperformed by 62.70% of its industry peers.
  • PZZA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • PZZA has a Gross Margin of 26.62%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PZZA underperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PZZA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.41%
PM (TTM) 1.79%
GM 26.62%
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y42.55%
PM growth 3Y174.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
PZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • PZZA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for PZZA. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
PZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingPZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
PZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • PZZA has an Altman-Z score of 3.53. This indicates that PZZA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • PZZA's Altman-Z score of 3.53 is amongst the best of the industry. PZZA outperforms 82.54% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PZZA is 9.68, which is on the high side as it means it would take PZZA, 9.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • PZZA has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.68) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.68
Altman-Z 3.53
ROIC/WACC2.09
WACC7.23%
PZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • PZZA has a Current Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that PZZA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • PZZA has a Current ratio (0.87) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PZZA's Quick ratio of 0.76 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PZZA is outperformed by 61.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.76
PZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for PZZA have decreased strongly by -38.89% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, PZZA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.70% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.89%
EPS 3Y-21.36%
EPS 5Y-2.7%
EPS Q2Q%-46.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-6.14%

3.2 Future

  • PZZA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 32.15% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.36% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y33%
EPS Next 2Y26.4%
EPS Next 3Y49.13%
EPS Next 5Y32.15%
Revenue Next Year-1.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.4%
Revenue Next 3Y7.37%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
PZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1B 2B 3B
PZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.92, PZZA is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PZZA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PZZA is cheaper than 62.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.10. PZZA is around the same levels.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.48 indicates a correct valuation of PZZA.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PZZA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PZZA is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PZZA to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say PZZA is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.92
Fwd PE 16.48
PZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • PZZA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PZZA is cheaper than 70.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PZZA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.97
EV/EBITDA 9.08
PZZA Per share dataPZZA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • PZZA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as PZZA's earnings are expected to grow with 49.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y26.4%
EPS Next 3Y49.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.44%, PZZA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • The stock price of PZZA dropped by -25.48% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.09. PZZA pays more dividend than 96.03% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.44%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of PZZA grows each year by 8.81%, which is quite nice.
  • PZZA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • PZZA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
PZZA Yearly Dividends per sharePZZA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • PZZA pays out 163.20% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of PZZA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP163.2%
EPS Next 2Y26.4%
EPS Next 3Y49.13%
PZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M
PZZA Dividend Payout.PZZA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PZZA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC

NASDAQ:PZZA (2/27/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 31.35 0 (0%)

31.35

+0.44 (+1.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners112.48%
Inst Owner Change-6.73%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap1.03B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)37.38M
Analysts73.33
Price Target48.47 (54.61%)
Short Float %11.27%
Short Ratio4.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.44%
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
DP163.2%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date02-09
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(2)21.54%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(4)24.17%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)9.02%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5.3%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)3.07%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.45%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.73%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.57%
PT rev (1m)-1.57%
PT rev (3m)-6.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.92
Fwd PE 16.48
P/S 0.49
P/FCF 12.97
P/OCF 6.55
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.08
EPS(TTM)1.43
EY4.56%
EPS(NY)1.9
Fwd EY6.07%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY7.71%
OCF(TTM)4.79
OCFY15.27%
SpS63.63
BVpS-13.4
TBVpS-15.45
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.23%
ROE N/A
ROCE 19.69%
ROIC 15.12%
ROICexc 16.23%
ROICexgc 18.57%
OM 5.41%
PM (TTM) 1.79%
GM 26.62%
FCFM 3.8%
ROA(3y)8.86%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)18.49%
ROICexc(3y)20.56%
ROICexc(5y)20.67%
ROICexgc(3y)23.77%
ROICexgc(5y)24.21%
ROCE(3y)24.87%
ROCE(5y)24.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.79%
ROICexgc growth 5Y44.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y45.25%
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y42.55%
PM growth 3Y174.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.36
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.68
Debt/EBITDA 3.94
Cap/Depr 98.38%
Cap/Sales 3.72%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 81.82%
Profit Quality 212.08%
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.76
Altman-Z 3.53
F-Score6
WACC7.23%
ROIC/WACC2.09
Cap/Depr(3y)124.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)117.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.22%
Profit Quality(3y)80.41%
Profit Quality(5y)690.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.89%
EPS 3Y-21.36%
EPS 5Y-2.7%
EPS Q2Q%-46.03%
EPS Next Y33%
EPS Next 2Y26.4%
EPS Next 3Y49.13%
EPS Next 5Y32.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-6.14%
Revenue Next Year-1.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.4%
Revenue Next 3Y7.37%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.51%
EBIT growth 5Y49.57%
EBIT Next Year34.39%
EBIT Next 3Y17.07%
EBIT Next 5Y19.41%
FCF growth 1Y-9.22%
FCF growth 3Y-33.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.27%
OCF growth 1Y-6.69%
OCF growth 3Y-16.73%
OCF growth 5Y11.55%

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC / PZZA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PZZA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PZZA.


What is the valuation status for PZZA stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of PZZA stock?

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for PZZA stock?

The financial health rating of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PZZA stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is expected to grow by 33% in the next year.